Career
Born in San Javier, Murcia to Moroccan parents, Hicham started his youth career with local March Menor CF, and in 2005 he joined Football Club Cartagena at the age of 14. On 14 July 2011, after being linked with Football Club Barcelona, Real Madrid, Málaga CF, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, he went on a trial at Manchester City, but nothing came of lieutenant On 2 August 2011, still a junior, Hicham signed for UD Almería.
He made his senior debuts with the B-team in the 2011-2012 season, in Segunda División B.
On 14 July 2013 Hicham signed a new deal with the Andalusians, running until 2018.
On 18 December he played his first official game with the main squad, featuring the last 32 minutes in a 0–0 home draw against UD Las Palmas for the campaign"s Copa del Rey. Hicham was called up to the Moroccan under-20 team in April 2013, and also appeared with the nation in the 2013 Mediterranean Games, netting five times in as many matches as the tournament ended in conquest.
